beaver

The definition of a beaver is an water rodent with brown fur, sharp teeth and a flat tail, known for chewing wood and building dams.

(noun)

An example of a beaver is an animal that built a dam and blocked a waterway.

Beaver is defined as a slang and vulgar word for a vagina.

(noun)

An example of a beaver is a woman's vagina as described in a vulgar comedy movie.

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See beaver in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

    1. pl. beavers or beaver any of a family (Castoridae) of large rodents with soft, brown fur, chisel-like teeth, webbed hind feet, and a flat, broad tail: they often gnaw trees down and build canals and dams to form in which they build dry, dome-shaped, island lodges having underwater entrances
    2. its fur
  1. a man's high silk hat, originally made of this fur
  2. a heavy cloth of felted wool, used for overcoats, etc.
  3. Slang the female genitals: often considered vulgar

Origin: ME bever < OE beofor: for IE base see bear

adjective

Slang designating or of a film, photograph, etc. in which the female genitals are exposed: often considered vulgar

intransitive verb

☆ to work hard, constantly, conscientiously, etc.: usually with away

noun

  1. a movable piece of armor on the lower part of a medieval helmet, for protecting the mouth and chin
  2. later, the visor of a helmet

Origin: ME bavier < OFr baviere, beaver of a helmet, orig., bib < baver, to drivel < bave, saliva, foam

See beaver in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A large aquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having thick brown fur, webbed hind feet, a broad flat tail, and sharp incisors adapted for gnawing bark, felling trees, and constructing dams and underwater lodges.
    b. The fur of this rodent.
    c. A top hat originally made of the underfur of this rodent.
  2. A napped wool fabric, similar to felt, used for outer garments.
  3. a. Vulgar Slang The female genitals.
    b. Offensive & Vulgar Slang A woman or girl.
adjective
  1. Of or relating to a beaver or beavers: beaver fur; a beaver hat.
  2. Constructed by beavers: beaver dams.
intransitive verb bea·vered, bea·ver·ing, bea·vers
To work diligently and energetically.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English bever

Origin: , from Old English beofor; see bher-2 in Indo-European roots

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noun
  1. A piece of armor attached to a helmet or breastplate to protect the mouth and chin.
  2. The visor on a helmet.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English bavier

Origin: , from Old French baviere, child's bib, beaver

Origin: , from bave, saliva

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